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Navigable LahnThe source lies in the Rothaargebirge, in the south easterly part of Nordrhein-Westfalen at the border to Hessen. After 242 km it flows at Lahnstein into the Rhine. Around 1600 River Lahn was deepened for navigation the first time, from 1808 the continuation to the mouth of the Aar at Diez followed. After the development for big vessels up to 300 tons was terminated in 1964, commercial shipping with this size of vessels had exceeded its zenith already and this meant that it was closed down in 1981. Since then, River Lahn is used for leisure navigation between Lahnstein and Dehrn and the upper part is lively frequented by canoeists.

TourismEven though, the river would be suitable for commercial traffic; it has now become a favorite with leisure navigation. It is very much estimated that one can berth or anchor nearly everywhere. The very charming places and castles on the way are an additional attraction.

Now open for yacht charterThe River has provisionally been taken into the category which can be navigated with a charter permit.

Wine and DineAs can be expected along a river, the Lahn can recommend its vines. These are, as elsewhere in the southwest of Germany, mainly Riesling, Müller Thurgau and Blauburgunder. But one or two beer might be taken from time to time too…!